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The Dalles, OR vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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- Desert Hot Springs has 70.7% less rainy days than The Dalles.
- Desert Hot Springs has 53.1% more Sunny Days than The Dalles.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Desert Hot Springs scores 1.3% better than The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORDesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock19106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index2.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10762443
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 7 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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Reviews for Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 6 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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